$682,500
SOLD NOV 30, 2015

56 Locust St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,250 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$303 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

126 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2015

4 bedroom (1 on 1st fl) colonial in Birch Meadow neighborhood! Here is your opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled home, on an exceptional lot, & on a lovely tree-lined street. W/ easy access to down-town, all schools, parks, & YMCA, this is where the busy family wants to be. Attractively poised, majestically set off the road, this colonial home retains the exterior colors & stylish trim that neighbors have come to admire over the years. Inside is unrecognizable however, w/ its stunning new "white" kitchen w/ stainless appliances, HW fl, & exquisite ebony granite. Between this, & the over-sized family room is a wonderful little mud room & separate entrance. There's a grand front-to-back living room w/ mantled FP, which leads to a great office, & a cozy sun room, w/ access to the yard. Ideal for entertaining, enjoy the huge 12x22 deck, which flows perfectly from both the kit. & fam. rm. New baths, gorgeous HW fls, and updated systems incl. C/A & more, make this "the one!"

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Nazzaro

Colonial Manor Realty Listed on: 06/02/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Hermann

Better Living Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,331

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, Public School
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Insulation: Fiberglass
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic
  • Basement: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 11X11
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 15X11
  • Bedroom 4: First Floor, 12X12
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 21X18
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor, 21X11
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 11X18
  • Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Family Room: First Floor, 17X17

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Gutters
  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Oil, Hydro Air
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Oil, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: See Super...
  • Middle School: Coolidge Ms
  • High School: Rmhs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2015
Closed on
Nov 30, 2015
Sold by
Frazier Dennis J
Bought by
Rejtar Thomas and Rejtar Marketa
Seller's Agent
Rick Nazzaro
Colonial Manor Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Hermann
Better Living Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$682,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,400
-2.49%
Current Estimated Value
$1,073,167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$390,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$432,794
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$550,532

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2014
Closed on
Jan 8, 2015
Sold by
Woodberry Rt 1
Bought by
Frazier Dennis J
Seller's Agent
Rick Nazzaro
Colonial Manor Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rick Nazzaro
Colonial Manor Realty
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
7.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
68.05%
Original Mortgage
$507,500
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $682,500 --
Not Resolvable $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $540,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $507,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $682,500 -1.1% $303 / Sq Ft
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Price Changed $689,900 -1.4% $307 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 For Sale $699,900 +2.5% $311 / Sq Ft
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Off Market $682,500 -- --
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Price Changed $699,900 -4.7% $311 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Price Changed $734,500 -2.1% $326 / Sq Ft
06/02/2015 06/02/15 For Sale $749,900 +74.4% $333 / Sq Ft
01/08/2015 01/08/15 Sold $430,000 +7.5% $172 / Sq Ft
06/08/2014 06/08/14 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2014 06/05/14 For Sale $399,900 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,331 $907,000 $465,800 $441,200
2024 $10,452 $891,800 $457,900 $433,900
2023 $10,591 $841,200 $431,500 $409,700
2022 $10,204 $765,500 $394,800 $370,700
2021 $8,045 $682,500 $340,400 $342,100
2020 $9,218 $660,800 $329,500 $331,300
2019 $9,020 $633,900 $308,900 $325,000
2018 $6,930 $603,700 $294,000 $309,700
2017 $7,917 $564,300 $274,600 $289,700
2016 $7,865 $542,400 $273,300 $269,100
2015 $6,289 $427,800 $252,600 $175,200
2014 $6,095 $413,500 $244,000 $169,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rick Nazzaro

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Rick Nazzaro

    Colonial Manor Realty

    (781) 290-7425

    114 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Rick Nazzaro
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  • Brian Hermann

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Brian Hermann

    Better Living Real Estate, LLC

    (978) 828-4105

    10 Total Sales

    Brian Hermann
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71848909

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000184

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

56 Locust St, Reading, MA

This home is located at 56 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 and is currently priced at $682,500, approximately $303 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 56 Locust St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Birch Meadow Elementary School, Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School.

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